Safeguarding Practitioner

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Manchester seeks a Safeguarding Practitioner for a full-time role. This vital position focuses on ensuring student safety and wellbeing, working closely with staff, students, and external agencies to address safeguarding concerns. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and empathy to protect and support vulnerable learners. The role offers 35 days of paid annual leave, well-being days, and various employee benefits. Join a community committed to inclusivity and respect.

Benefits

35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.
• Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Work closely with staff, students, and external agencies.

Job description

Safeguarding Practitioner (Permanent, Full‑Time, 35hrs/week)

We're looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Practitioner to play a critical role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students across the college. This is a vital position at the heart of our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. You'll work closely with staff, students, and external agencies to identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns. Your knowledge, empathy, and professional judgement will help protect and empower some of our most vulnerable learners. If you're passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives, this is the role for you.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry‑standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

About The Manchester College (TMC)

The Manchester College is the largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and provides extensive provisions for 16‑19 year olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group and support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision. The College is rated "Good" by Ofsted and boasts 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally. The Manchester College is one of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 3 well‑being days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding Commitment

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

At The Manchester College, we provide an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. We work inclusively with all communities and aim to develop a diverse workforce and student body reflecting Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job advert is 09/01/2026. However, the advert may close early if we receive a sufficient level of interest.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.